We all need a little TLC in life. Why not get a little at work? Today we need to encourage a team environment rather than a competitive one. Our economic crisis gave us a well needed reality check. In order for industries to survive we need to create a strong team environment within company walls.
Employers hope to have loyal, respectful, reliable and productive staff; People who are happy and motivated to come to work. We all want to enjoy our workplace. Instead of dragging our feet to work, wouldn’t it be great to have a skip in your step?
Let us not forget that if employers expect loyalty, respect, reliability and productivity from their staff then workers should expect the same attributes from their employers. Respect and Loyalty are a two way street.
My personal belief is that we should encourage this mutual beneficial ethos. One way that I find really encourages this ethos is by taking a Holistic approach to the world of business. By looking at the staff and employers in a rounded perspective, we can support each other. Diet, fitness, wellbeing, health care and educational workshops are just some of the great tools in encouraging participation, productivity and loyalty!
The Bureau of Labour Statistics in the U.S state that ‘ Wellness programs often include a health education and awareness component and, according to some analysts, these programs address issues that increase worker satisfaction and productivity.’
Having a comprehensive health and wellness programs will keep your employees loyal. Research has shown that there are less voluntary attritions when the staff are healthy and happy.
‘What’s more, healthy employees stay with your company. A study by Towers Watson and the National Business Group on Health shows that organizations with highly effective wellness programs report significantly lower voluntary attrition than do those whose programs have low effectiveness (9% vs. 15%).’ – Harvard Business Review
Resources and useful and interesting links:
What’s the Hard Return on Employee Wellness Programs? – Harvard Business Review
Bureau of Labour Statistics
